Manager, Procurement *PC 1438

Your Role:

Responsible for managing the purchasing and buyer/planner functions covering both direct and indirect spend operations in North America. The purchasing department supports multiple sites and business units in North America as part of global Miltenyi Biotec.

Essential Duites and Responsibilities: 

• Supervise and develop team, that is also supporting multi-site GMP manufacturing.
• Build and maintain relationships with suppliers and vendors in order to minimize risks and optimize spending.
• Support purchasing activities across multiple sites in North America identifying opportunities for additional services or efficiency gains by harmonizing services.
• Work with suppliers, manufacturers and internal departments on fulfilment strategies balancing costs, risks, and internal needs.
• Act as subject matter expert in corporate initiatives relating to purchasing.
• Identify and develop relevant KPI’s for the department while providing regular reporting and continuous improvement on said KPI’s.
• Develop relevant procedures and guidelines in line with corporate guidance so that there is full transparency and control of purchasing activities.
• Be able to effectively communicate within all levels of the organization.
• Be able to effectively support pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Assure relevant quality GMP and finance requirements are met. 

• Domestic Travel Requirements – 10%

• International Travel Requirements – less than 5%

Requirements: 

• BA/BS degree in business or pharma related field with 3 years in leadership role; 5 years of experience with ERP systems (SAP strongly preferred).

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

• Hands-on experience using ERP systems (SAP preferred) for purchasing.
• Able to communicate clearly with team members, suppliers, and cross‑functional partners across different locations.
• Proven ability to lead a team through changes in process, systems, or priorities.
• Strong time‑management skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and shifting priorities.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is required to stand; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Must have ability to handle more than one task at a time and must work at a rapid pace while maintaining attention to detail.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. This job is performed in an office environment with little to no exposure to extreme hot or cold temperatures. 

The hiring range for this position is expected to fall between $119,973 - $141,085 /year, reflecting the range candidates can reasonably expect to be considered for at time of offer, based on factors such as experience, internal equity, and qualifications. 

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of considerations, including but not limited to internal equity, experience, education, specialization, skills, abilities, and training. The above range represents the Company’s good faith and reasonable estimate of possible compensation at the time of posting. 

In addition to your salary, the Company offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, vision, and dental insurance, as well as a 401(k) plan. All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements. Certain positions may also be eligible for additional compensation such as bonuses or commissions. 

Miltenyi Biotec North America, is an EO Employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Miltenyi Biotec, Inc. participates in E-Verify.

Are you ready to start revolutionizing biomedical research? When you join Miltenyi Biotec, you join a family that is passionate about making a real impact – one breakthrough at a time. For over 30 years, we have played a pivotal role in the design, development, manufacture, and integration of products for sample preparation, cell separation, cell analysis, imaging, and cell culture needs. These developments have led to cutting-edge cell and gene therapies – transformative methods that mobilize the body’s own cells and genetic blueprint to tackle diseases such as cancer and autoimmune conditions. Today, our more than 18,000 solutions play a vital role in paving the way for the medicine of tomorrow.

 

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